Lahijan
This city in Gilan province on the northern slopes of the Alborz Mountains, Lahijan sits close to the Caspian Sea with a walkable centre known for its cafés and restaurants. The surrounding hillsides are covered in tea plantations, and scenic viewpoints open across the landscape. Once the historical capital of East Gilan, the city blends traditional and modern architecture and is regarded as a significant tourism hub in northern Iran.
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- Population101,073
- Nearest water from center 1.2 km0.8 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 3.4 km2.1 mi
Nearest airports
Lahijan: quick answers
Where is Lahijan?
Lahijan is in Iran, about 38 km24 miles in a straight line from Rasht.
How do you get to Lahijan?
The nearest airport is Rasht (RAS), about 1 hr 7 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Lahijan?
The warmest month is August, averaging 25°C77°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at 6°C43°F. The wettest month is October, with about 179 mm7.0 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Lahijan?
OpenStreetMap lists 2 museums, 14 restaurants, 6 cafés and 28 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.